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Singapore fintech firm Xalts acquires a digital trading platform
Contour was launched in 2017 by a consortium of eight banks to digitize trade and is now used by 22 banks and more than 100 global companies including Tata Group, Rio Tinto and SAIC. An ambitious acquisition plan Xalts, a Singaporean fintech startup founded 18 months ago, has…
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The US will relax pollution-limiting rules for vehicle emissions
The New York Times writes that labor leaders are pressing Biden to give them more time to unionize workers at new U.S. electric car plants. The union’s support is critical as Biden faces re-election in the face of a dire climate situation and attacks from candidate and former…
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Porsche has added two new hybrids to its plug-in Panameras range
Late last year, Porsche unveiled the third-generation Panamera, which includes the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, the first of four models that will eventually be introduced. Today, the automaker added two more models: the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid. The growth of…
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Wyze camera breach let 13,000-customer glimpse others homes
The problem with Wyze letting its surveillance camera users briefly see other customers’ homes is far worse than we thought. Established fact The news came in an email to customers titled “Important Security Message from Wyze,” in which the company acknowledged the breach and…
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Microsoft to expand its AI infrastructure in Spain with $2.1 billion
New investment Microsoft will invest $2.1 billion over the next two years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Spain, Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of the US software giant, said in a post on the social media site X.The company has just…
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Chinese EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000, invest $486.2 million in AI
* Xpeng’s CEO said the company plans to hire 4,000 new employees and invest 3.5 billion yuan ($486.2 million) in artificial intelligence technology. * The Chinese electric car maker also plans to launch about 30 new or upgraded models over the next three years. * CEO He Xiaopeng…
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Nintendo shares plunge on delayed Switch 2 launch
Nintendo’s delay of Switch 2 to early 2025, from late 2024, led to an 8.8% stock drop, affecting revenue projections.
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Google feature automates customer service calls
Google’s “Talk to a Live Representative” feature automates customer service calls, notifying users when a human agent is available.
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Bitcoin now 80 trillion times more difficult to mine, with halving set for April
Bitcoin mining difficulty, which measures the difficulty of solving cryptographic puzzles in the mining process, exceeded 80 trillion.
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Report reveals $1.9B surge in VC funding for cryptocurrencies in Q4 2023
Venture funding for cryptocurrency-related businesses reached $1.9 billion in Q4 2023, marking a notable increase from the previous quarter.
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A game-changing partnership unveiled: LARUS & CMI sign MOU
LARUS Limited, a prominent IP address solutions company, has recently announced a significant achievement in the form of an MoU signed with CMI. This partnership was unveiled during the Capacity Middle East 2024 event, setting the stage for a mutually beneficial partnership. Also…
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Top tech stories today: February 19, 2024
Major social media platforms, such as YouTube, are testing new features. Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has experienced a notable surge
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Spotr, Dutch data platform, earned $4.8M funds to build largest database
Spotr, a Dutch property data platform, secures $4.8 million in funding to bolster its position as a global property data platform.
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KYND announces major investment to drive cybersecurity solution
KYND,a cybersecurity firm, announced the completion of a significant investment to support its growth and further development.
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The ‘world’s largest casino’ exposed customers’ personal data
WinStar, based in Oklahoma, bills itself as “the world’s largest casino. Casino and hotel resorts also offer an app, My WinStar, where guests can access self-service options, their reward points and loyalty benefits, as well as casino bonuses during their hotel stay. Data breach…
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The EU will fine Apple 500 million euros
The EU plans to fine Apple around 500 million euros for antitrust violations, its first such penalty, alleging unfair competition.
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Electric vehicles will account for 60% of new car production in 2030
The Biden administration aims to ease car emissions rules, granting more time, but faces industry skepticism over feasibility.
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OpenAI has become the world’s third largest unicorn
OpenAI’s valuation skyrockets to over $80 billion post stock sale, marking a significant surge in investor confidence.
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Graphcore sells assets and seeks to raise $500 million
Graphcore, the “British NVIDIA,” faced a 46% revenue drop in 2023, seeking outside investors like OpenAI and SoftBank to offset losses.
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Nvidia’s market cap has surpassed that of Amazon and Alphabet
The world’s largest tech companies are engaged in an artificial intelligence chip arms race, each hoping to develop its own GPU chips in a bid to dethrone Nvidia’s virtual monopoly.Ironically, these are the companies that account for NVIDIA’s top sales of A.I. chips, as Bloomberg…